Design Graphic
Resume:
Lauren M. Anderson
e-mail // abg3du@r.postjobfree.com cell // 618-***-****
References and portfolio are available upon request.
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly creative and multitalented Art Director with experience in
web and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal
skills. Passionate and inventive creator of marketing/branding
COMPUTER SKILLS
strategies and campaigns.
Mac and PC environments
InDesign EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
(advanced)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Graphic Design
Illustrator
Cum laude // May 2004
(advanced)
Photoshop University of Missouri - Saint Louis
(advanced)
Chancellor’s Certificate in Web Page Design // May 2008
Dreamweaver
(intermediate) EXPERIENCE
CPI Corporation // Saint Louis, MO
HTML
Art Director & Web Designer
August 2004 to present
(intermediate)
– Conceptualize and create effective graphic communications in tandem
Flash
with copywriters, art directors and marketing managers
(intermediate)
– Develop layouts and final art for email, website content, magazine ads,
CSS direct mail, and in-store promotional elements
(intermediate)
– Lead artist in developing themes and illustrations for campaigns
– Lead artist in the redesign of PictureMe & Wal-Mart Portrait Studio websites
– Manage and implement web updates for US, Canada and Mexico sites
AWARDS & HONORS – Create original art for portrait backgrounds and portrait products
Advertising Achievement Award – Train, supervise and provide art direction for temporary designers
American Baby – Organize, direct & style advertising photo shoots
2006
– Retouch and manipulate photos
Honors Program at ISU
1999-2004
The Creative Group // Saint Louis, MO
Stephanie Amster Design Freelance Artist
July 2004 to May 2005
Scholarship – Junior Art Director - CPI Corp.
2003-2004
– Illustrated watercolor backgrounds and designed convention
Elizabeth Stein Scholarship signage - Roman Company
2000-2001 and 2003-2004
Institutional Web Support Services, ISU // Normal, IL
Regent’s Tuition Waiver
200*-****-**-person web development resource center for Illinois State University.
Web Designer
May 2003 to May 2004
Friends of the Arts Talent
Grant Award – Worked with clients to design and develop unique websites
1999-2000 and 2001-2002 – Illustrated new campus map
– Provided digital photography of campus activities
Golden Key
2001-2004
AKA Design, Inc. // Soulard, MO
National Society of
Graphic Design Intern
May to July 2002
Collegiate Scholars
– Involved in all aspects of graphic design including theme design, project
2000-2004
management, and final production
Dean’s List
2000-2004
Freelance Work
July 2002 to present
– St. Louis Cardinals - Designed invitation for the World Series Gala
– Illinois State University - Designed brochure for the School of Arts
Masters Program
– Normal Historical Society - Illustrated historic homes for bronze plaques
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